The Rydberg equation (1=Rni 2–Rnf 2) can be treated as a line equation. What is the value of nf as a function of the slope (m) and y-intercept(b)?

Question

A. (mb)^1/2
B. (–mb)^1/2
C. (mb)^1/2
D. mb
E. –mb^2
F. None of these are correct.